Cities and Climate Change

The SDU International Summer School will in 2026 offer courses in both Odense and Sønderborg, and you will be a part of a truly international learning environment giving you a network of friends all over the world. Use SDU International Summer School as a unique opportunity to combine studies with cultural experiences and travel. Be a part of one of the best learning environments in Europe and meet our inspiring professors who will teach you the latest within academics and research. Enjoy and explore the happy spirit of Denmark and take part in the lively programme of social and cultural activities in and around the cities of Odense and Sønderborg, arranged by the SDU International Summer School. All courses are open to Danish and international full-time students, exchange students and guest students. SDU offers all students enrolled in the SDU International Summer School accommodation service and visa service. Find information about what courses SDU Summer School offers, how to apply and much more at www.sdu.dk/summerschool. Today over 50% of the world's population lives in urban areas. Cities are facing major global challenges such as unsustainable development patterns, rapid and unplanned urbanization, climate change mitigation and adaptation. As a result, cities and their populations are vulnerable and increasingly exposed to rapid and slow on-setting climate and environmental disasters, which frequency and intensity are growing exponentially. Urban resilience is instrumental in addressing both causes and effects of climate change, rethinking the way in which cities are designed, planned and managed, developing strategies and actions for climate mitigation and adaptation. The scientific research on urban resilience has been exponentially growing in the last decade, parallelly a growing number of cities worldwide started developing resilience related plans and actions, following the recommendations and prescriptions national and international policies international policies, as: Sustainable Development Goals, Paris Agreement, New Urban Agenda and Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction. Level: Bachelor | Offered in Odense | Offered by: Civil and Architectural Engineering